Banoffee Cheesecake

Step 1

Prepare a 20-25cm springform tin by lining the base with greaseproof paper.

Step 2

Using either a food processor, or freezer bag and rolling pin, bash the biscuits into fine crumbs.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a pan or in the microwave and stir it through the biscuit crumbs.

Step 4

Pour this mixture into your prepared tin and firmly press it into a flat base using the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Chill this biscuit base in the fridge to firm up for 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

To make the cheesecake part, place the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla, lemon juice and a spoonful or two of your toffee/caramel sauce into a large bowl.

Step 7

Mix with a spoon or whisk until smooth and combined.

Step 8

Whip the double cream until it reaches stiff peaks, careful not to overwhip it though, this can turn it into butter!

Step 9

Spoon two-thirds of the cream into the cheesecake bowl and gently stir it through to incorporate. This adds a nice lightness to the cheesecake.

Step 10

Once the base is chilled and firm, you can begin to assemble.

Step 11

Spread a generous amount of your toffee/caramel sauce onto it, or at least enough to cover the base. Do reserve some for decoration or for serving!

Step 12

Slice up your bananas and layer the slices on top of the toffee/caramel sauce.

Step 13

Now gently spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the bananas, carefully spreading it evenly all over. It can be easier to do this in two stages rather than all at once!

Step 14

Pop the un-decorated cheesecake back into the fridge for at least 3 hours, this will help it firm up. You can chill the remaining cream and toffee/caramel sauce as well if you prefer.

Step 15

After this time, unclip the springform tin and place the cheesecake onto your chosen serving plate. Don’t worry about keeping the base of the tin on, it can be easier for serving initially!

Step 16

Now simply decorate the cheesecake however you like with the remaining sauce and cream, topping it off with foam candy bananas, crunchy banana chips or fresh banana slices if you like.

Step 17

At this stage you can return it to the fridge or slice it up and serve.

Step 18

Enjoy!